Not every jellyfish gets its own museum.

But in a matter of days, the nation’s first Jellyfish Museum will open in Pompano Beach at 199 N. Ocean Blvd., just a block from the city’s popular Fishing Village and pier.

The museum, home to more than 25 species of jellyfish collected from all over the world, will open to the public at 3 p.m. March 27.

“People love jellyfish,” owner Yana Yanovsky told the South Florida Sun Sentinel this week. “How they flow in the water is mesmerizing. They almost have a hypnotic effect.”

Inside the museum, the walls are a soothing deep blue. Jellyfish are on display in every room, floating along in illuminated aquariums.

Walk through the doors and you’ll get an immersive look at the world of jellyfish, learning how they eat, how they live and for how long.

“Each species has a different life cycle,” Yanovsky said. “Some live just a few weeks. Others might live two years or more.”

Not all jellyfish are poisonous, but some are highly venomous and deadly, Yanovsky said. Some dine on other jellyfish — even their own young when food is scarce.

Yanovsky and her husband opened a jellyfish museum in their native Ukraine in 2018. The couple, now living in South Florida, decided to open a second location here.

“We wanted a location near the ocean,” Yanovsky said. “We spent almost two years trying to find the perfect space. Pompano had the perfect building and the perfect location.”

For those who would not rather go diving into the ocean, this new museum brings the ocean to you.

The museum’s jellyfish collection is wide and varied.

The collection includes the lion’s mane jellyfish, known for its long, flowing tentacles that resemble a lion’s mane; the blue blueberry jellyfish, an enchanting jellyfish with a delicate translucent dome shimmering in shades of blue and violet; and the egg yolk jellyfish, named for its bright yellow bell that resembles an egg yolk.

“Thanks to our specially designed aquariums, you don’t need to dive into the ocean or face extreme conditions to observe these fascinating creatures,” the museum’s website says. “We bring the underwater world closer, allowing you to safely admire jellyfish that have inhabited our planet for more than 500 million years.”

The museum’s interactive displays will show how jellyfish move and survive in oceans around the globe. A mini laboratory offers a behind-the-scenes look at how jellyfish grow and reproduce.

The museum also plans to host magic shows on select days along with educational tours designed for students.

The museum will be open daily, on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Ticket prices start at $20, with free entry for children under 3.

Susannah Bryan can be reached at sbryan@sunsentinel.com. Follow me on X @Susannah_Bryan